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BEST FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY IN MINNESOTA!!! I hired John Burns based on a referral from a friend who told me that John was the BEST divorce lawyer in the state. She was right!! John was INCREDIBLE!! He listened attentively to my concerns, he was reassuring and made me feel at ease when things were chaotic and upside down in my life. Additionally, he was very clear about what to expect from the process of divorce, he answered every phone call and email, he was tough as nails when he needed to be and I was impressed to discover his skills at negotiation when it came time to settle. My divorce took only a few months from start to finish and his fees were extremely fair and reasonable. His staff were very responsive when I had random questions. Overall, John Burns and his team are AMAZING and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone and would gladly go back to him if I need legal help again.BEST FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY IN MINNESOTA!!!

John is a lawyer who knows his business. He expertly walked me through a very difficult divorce and fought for me every step of the way. His compassionate nature was needed during a very delicate time.

I had a narcissistic ex that was going to take me for everything. John stopped that from occurring. He fought for me and the kids and we overcame so many obstacles my ex threw at us. My ex continues to try to drag this out but John will not allow for this. We are taking the matters to the judge and hopefully we will be final soon. If it weren’t for John and his amazing team my ex probably would have got more of what he wanted. John believed in my fight and has backed me up 100% and fought for me. I highly recommend John and his team. I refer him all of the time in my divorce groups and they have been successful with John as well.

After finding myself in a very confusing legal process pertaining to the parenting time with my son, I knew I needed to find a new attorney who could help untangle what the court had done. I met with a dozen attorneys and I am so grateful I hired John! Within our first meeting, John gave me immediate confidence that he could not only help with the current proceedings, but that we would win an appeal. Every step of the 18 month process, John's expertise, persistence, and exceptional understanding of the law allowed us to prevail at the court of appeals. He assured us he would win our case and would fix everything that had been done - and he did! I would recommend John to anyone who finds themselves in a challenging legal situation - especially custody and parenting time. He is strategic in his approach, confident in his delivery, and assertive in protecting the interests of his clients. Without John, I'm not sure if my appeal process would have gone as successfully as it did. My family will forever be indebted to John and the diligence and care he placed on our case. He will do the right thing, all the time and that is irreplaceable in family law.

John gave me great confidence - his command of the law and professionalism can not be overstated. John successfully defended my case understanding fairness, and my rights under the law, not to mention his superior expertise vs opposing counsel. I can not emphasize the level of character - integrity - and knowledge you have in your corner with Burns Law Office.

I hired John to represent me for a child custody case after initially using an attorney I wasn't happy with. I was referred to John by a family member who had used John in his divorce. I am SO thankful I decided to go with John. He is thorough, knowledgeable, and has a strong court presence. His legal assistant was great too! I'm an extremely detail oriented person and wanted to make sure every important aspect in my case was being addressed. They both worked with me to make sure my case was fought the best way possible. The other party in my case ended up violating the terms of our court order more than once, so we ended up back in court three times - John represented me every time and EVERY time we have been back to court, I have had a favorable outcome. I highly recommend John and his team.

John is a professional through and through. His candor and legal acumen are second to none. We appreciated John's expertise and robust defense of us in light of ongoing school choice matter. We would not hesitate to recommend him to any of our friends and family.

When I presented my case to John Burns in late 2018 I was in need of representation for an appeal of a district court divorce decree involving a very uncooperative party. When he took this case, it was a very uphill battle as the other party painted me as the worst father and human being you could imagine in front of the trial court. The case was complicated and involved matters of several OFP requests to prevent parenting time as well as significant alimony and child support. As you can imagine, it is very stressful and of great importance to get the appeal right because it is something that impacts the rest of your life, including whether I would be able to ever be a part of my children’s lives and whether I could ever be financially stable as long as I live, being that lifetime alimony was awarded and sole physical and legal custody was given to the other party. It was a really, really bad situation for everyone involved. It is comforting to go into John's office and see the many awards he has won. But what matters most is having someone who believes in your case after studying it and really believing in it...not just saying something to make you feel good. John did that for me. The support team around him in the office from the reception desk to his legal assistant Dawn were responsive and well informed. They tackled my case as a great team and genuinely work hard throughout. John reviewed my case and explained step by step the process and his honest thoughts on appeal and assured me he would work hard on the case. John has kept his word and more over the last 9 plus months. Throughout this emotional journey he has been aware of how hard it has been for me as well, and has fought for me with genuine concern for my wellbeing. Throughout the case John has been helpful to answer questions promptly and involve me in the case. He has helped me come up with a plan to manage the case most effectively and keep costs down when possible. This was huge for me considering the exhausting financial damage already underway as a result of the trial court’s orders. Inside the courtroom John is well-spoken, provides a powerful argument, and knows the case and potential comeback arguments and delivers responses eloquently. I have been proud when he represents me in court. John is clearly ethical and does not engage in unproductive back and forth that does not matter to the judges who actually make the decisions. Trust has never been an issue because he proved himself with his contact and work. In an already emotionally charged situation (what divorce isn’t) John is exactly the type of lawyer you want to have. He is far more effective than many divorce lawyers, because he is more competent and delivers arguments with legal reason and not emotion-driven attack games. He is respected and does not expect to get more out of a situation by yelling about it, but by providing sound argument in a dignified way. When appearing before the Court of Appeals he was confident, knowledgeable, well prepared, and it showed. He was able to answer difficult questions without a blink of an eye and I saw his hard work and preparation on that day. I felt proud walking out of there. No matter the outcome of the case I know John has worked as hard as possible on my case and because of the way he is as a person I am sure he does that for all of his cases. I would absolutely recommend John because he is ethical, very competent, experienced, well-connected, and talented at what he does.

John Burns and his Legal Team went above-and-beyond to make sure the unfortunate Criminal Charges I faced didn't stand in the way of me raising my two year old daughter. John's representation truly embodies my views on what to fight for, giving me peace of mind on how he is responding to the opposing counsel. I have gained a wealth of knowledge on my case due to John describing the immense mandates of Divorce Law in layman's terms. Every decision made on my behalf is explained to me so I don't walk out of the courtroom second guessing his. We have yet to settle the final divorce, but the outcome in the last year has been amazing. I genuinely feel like John is part of my family fighting for me and my daughter. I truly can't thank you him and his team enough for everything they have done for me. The decision to go with Burns Law Office will be one that I will never forget and always be grateful for.

I was referred to John by another attorney. I moved out of state during my divorce so I was concerned that I would have to travel back many times to finish my case. I was very pleased with how John was able to handle everything over a long distance. I’m sure it took extra time and energy from him to make it work. I would recommend Mr. Burns to anyone needing a family law attorney.

Mr. Burns provided excellent advice and helped me manage a difficult situation. He found professional experts to assist in my claim, he prepared me for court and he artfully negotiated a settlement that exceeded expectations and eliminated the need for a hearing. I can recommend him without reservation.

I can not express my gratitude for Attorney John Burns enough! John came in on my case years after it was ordered. He started by meeting with me, finding out what I needed, and what I was looking for in the future. He expertly combed through my case files and explained to me what my options were and helped me develop a list of priorities according to my needs and wants. Having a lawyer willing to speak candidly with me worked well and allowed me to realistically focus on the items that would make the most positive impact in my child's life and my home. Through John's positive relationships with his fellow constituents and years of experience he was able to negotiate resolutions without dragging out final decisions and extending the timeline months or years out. I highly recommend Attorney John Burns to all looking for a conscientious, effective, well-established, and most of all - caring lawyer to represent you as you navigate a custody case.